Day 18

Speak the Truth in Love, also our theme for last Sunday's ABF discussion. (Here is Rick Warren's plan for doing this if necessary)

 

1.  Choose the person: Ask yourself, "Who in my life needs to hear affirming truth?" Or ask,"Who do I need to have an honest conversation with, and can I risk approaching them?"

 

2.  Affirm the person:  Make a list of the positive qualities of the person you feel God is laying on your heart.

 

3.  Plan your presentation.  Plan when you'll say it, what you'll say, and how you'll say it.  Are you planning to approach an unbeliever?  Instead of just saying, "I don't like what you are doing," find a way to bring the grace, mercy, and love of Jesus into the conversation.

 

4.  Prepare your heart: Check your motives.  Ensure that they are aligned with God's loving heart.

 

5.  Forgive.  Have you forgiven the person you are thinking of confronting?

 

6.  Get support:  Have a conversation with a trusted friend or group member to discuss your plan.  You will need someone praying with you and for you in the process.

I've done steps 1-5.  I just need to do step 6 and then go for it.  Good luck and as today's reading encourages, don't put it off any longer.